Venous

What does "Venous" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Venous" is a term used in medicine that relates to the veins in the body. Veins are the blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart after it has delivered oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells. So, when something is described as "venous", it means it has to do with these vessels or the blood that is flowing through them. For example, a "venous blood sample" is a sample of blood taken from a vein.

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